It’s Springtime!
Christine March 21st, 2009
My happy Spring offerings of photos were taken yesterday by Matthew and I from the fish, wildlife and parks sector of the Ninepipes Bird Sanctuary. These mountain shots were taken on the Charlo side looking east towards the Mission Mountains. Nesting season is in full swing so we didn’t walk out to where the birds were tending their nests. One is not supposed to anyway. Through binoculars we viewed two rookeries with multiple nests and occupants. It was too far away to see what birds they were. There were also hundreds of ducks and a redtail hawk flying overhead. These photos will enlarge.
The sun was bright and warm; the cool breeze actually felt good as we strolled over the fields which are planted by FW&P in grains for the upland birds. The wild geese fly frequently over our home in town but the other day, near the water tower we had stopped to admire the view, when a pair of wild swans flew directly over our heads towards the mountains. We had a perfect view of their magnificent form. Too bad for the camera which sat at home.
The glory of springtime in the Mission Mountains.
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Ninepipes is one of my favorite places. I’ll bet Juanita will be out there with her camera soon, too, she likes the swans. You really captured the gorgeous colors!
I could almost feel the fresh air. I spontaneously took a deep breath. Beautiful!
Beautiful Christine. I’m glad that spring has sprung for you at last! Those mountain are just stunning!
Thank you for these–my heart needed them!
Drop dead beautiful! What a magnificent backdrop for birding. Great captures.
What a beautiful place. I too am so glad spring is finally here!